"The holidays are a busy travel period whether guests are travelling
home or to one of our vacation destinations," said Bob Cummings,
WestJet Executive Vice-President, Sales, Marketing and Guest
Experience. "Just as in previous years, we share these annual travel
tips as part of our commitment to help deliver a smooth and remarkable
travel experience."

Newly designed web check-in is available at westjet.com. Guests can check in from 24 hours to 60 minutes before scheduled
departure.

Self-serve check-in kiosks are available at most Canadian and U.S.
airports in WestJet's network from 24 hours to 60 minutes before
scheduled departure. Select serve-serve kiosks also offer self-serve bag-tagging, allowing guests to print and attach their bag tags as part of their
check-in process.

Mobile check-in allows guests to check in with a mobile device from 24
hours to 60 minutes before scheduled departure.

Traditional counter check-in is available in all airports. Our friendly
WestJetters are always happy to greet guests and help them on their
way.

2. Even Santa needs ID to fly.

Regardless of age, all guests require identification. Guests should ensure they also have the proper identification and
travel documentation for their children. Each country on your itinerary
may have different entrance and exit requirements. Before leaving, make
sure the documents you use to get you there are sufficient to get you
back home.

Due to the high volume of holiday travellers, be prepared for longer
wait times at the airport. We recommend guests arrive at the airport
two hours prior to their scheduled time of departure. Guests can sign
up to receive flight reminders or notification of flight changes by
visiting westjet.com. Guests must be through security (and customs if travelling outside
Canada) and at their departure gate 30 minutes prior to the scheduled
time of departure. Guests arriving at the gate less than 10 minutes
prior to departure risk losing their reserved seat.

4. We all carry a little baggage - help ensure yours fits on our
aircraft.

Checked baggage cannot exceed 62 inches total combined length, width and
height and must weigh under 23 kgs (50 lbs). Your first checked bag
travels for free to any destination in WestJet's network.

Up to two excess bags will be accepted for a fee of $50 on a
space-available basis to most destinations. Remember that excess baggage fees are combinable. For example, an extra item that is oversized and
overweight will be charged both an oversized fee and overweight fee.
Guests are encouraged to visit the baggage section of our website for details on sporting equipment, restricted items,
special items and more - it's packed with information.

5. If you love something, don't set it free.

We suggest placing important 'must-have' special items into your first checked bag as we can't guarantee there will be room on
the aircraft for all extra bags. For safe keeping, we strongly
encourage bringing identification, prescription medication, mobile
devices, keys and jewellery in your carry-on baggage.

6. We prefer rapping over wrapping, especially at airport security.

Wrapped presents should go in checked baggage. Airport security (CATSA)
may unwrap any wrapped items in carry-on baggage, causing delays at
security for you and your fellow travellers. If you have additional
questions about security screening, please visit http://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca.

7. Give Fido the first-class treatment.

Although we do not accept pets for travel in checked baggage between
December 15 and January 6 inclusive, certain small animals may be able
to travel in the cabin of the aircraft. Visit our travelling with pets page for full details.

8. Remember toys for girls and boys.

Make sure to pack some small games or toys for little WestJetters
travelling this holiday. A long trip will pass quickly with some
entertainment. We recommend bringing books, magazines, portable DVD
players or toys for your little WestJetters. You can also enjoy up! -
our inflight magazine - available in the seatback pockets.

9. Eggnog is best consumed responsibly.

Help create a remarkable guest experience for everyone on board by
consuming alcohol responsibly. Canadian aviation regulations prohibit
us from allowing a guest to board an aircraft when he/she may present a
hazard to the aircraft or those on board.

Alcohol that isn't served by a flight attendant cannot be consumed on
board the aircraft and will be confiscated. If you would like to enjoy
a drink on board, our aircraft are licensed to serve alcohol and we
offer a great selection of buy-on-board items.

10. Bring the cheer.

Share a holiday joke with your inflight crew - WestJetters are always
looking for new material! If you have an appropriate holiday joke that
makes you laugh every time, feel free to share it on board and help us
spread the cheer.

If you have more questions about how to make your holiday travel even
more stress free (including check-in, identification requirements,
seating and baggage), please use the links under Travel Info on westjet.com.

Wherever your travels take you, WestJet wishes you and your family a
happy holiday season.

About WestJet

WestJet is Canada's most preferred airline, offering scheduled service
to 81 destinations in North America, Central America and the Caribbean.
Powered by an award-winning culture of care, WestJet has pioneered
low-cost flying in Canada. Recognized nationally as a top employer,
WestJet now has more than 8,700 WestJetters across Canada. Operating a
fleet of 100 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft with future confirmed
deliveries for an additional 35 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft
through 2018 and plans to launch a low-cost regional airline in 2013,
WestJet strives to be one of the five most successful international
airlines in the world.